Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 471 summary
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In Chapter 471, Sir Launcelot kills Colgrevance of Gore, takes his armor, and defeats the men outside the queen’s chamber, killing Sir Agravaine and wounding Sir Mordred. He tells the queen that King Arthur is now his enemy, but she refuses to leave and asks for rescue only if she faces execution.
What happens
- As the attackers batter the door, Sir Launcelot opens it narrowly, kills Colgrevance of Gore, and takes his armor.
- The queen and her ladies help him arm himself while Sir Agravaine and Sir Mordred demand his surrender.
- Launcelot offers to answer accusations before the king tomorrow, but his opponents insist they may capture or kill him.
- Launcelot attacks, kills Sir Agravaine and twelve companions, and wounds Sir Mordred, who escapes.
- The queen refuses Launcelot’s offer of escape; he promises rescue, exchanges rings with her, and returns to his lodging.
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Launcelot sees the fighting as a break with Arthur that threatens his bond with the queen. His next offer turns toward protecting her.
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What does the queen ask Launcelot to do if she faces death tomorrow?
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